An aid to assist patients who have poor manual dexterity or who have arthritis when flossing is the use of a ___________
a. floss holder
b. floss threader
c. either a or b
d. neither a nor b
a
RATIONALE: A floss holder can help patients suffering from arthritis or who have poor manual dexterity.
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Seeking and recording pertinent negatives demonstrates which of the following?
A) Charting by exception B) Thoroughness of your examination C) Thoughtfulness of your care D) Use of the PERT-NEG format
The EMT shows that he can accurately differentiate placenta previa from abruptio placentae when he states:
A) "Abruptio placentae typically occurs in the first and second trimesters; placenta previa occurs in the third trimester." B) "Bleeding associated with abruptio placentae is typically associated with abdominal pain; bleeding associated with placenta previa is painless." C) "Abruptio placentae rarely results in the death of the baby; the mortality rate of placenta previa is high." D) "The blood lost with placenta previa is dark red; the color of blood associated with abruptio placentae is bright red."
One of the most important duties of a medical assistant is to
A. point out to the patient how test results have changed. B. review patient charts to monitor the care provided. C. fill out and maintain accurate and thorough patient records. D. explain how the patient's general health has improved or lessened.
Many elderly patients do not understand the concept of ________, or measures taken to prevent illness.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).